Authentic Colombian Cuisine Without A Passport

By Drita Protopapa, MAPA Translations & Language Solutions & Nichol Figueiredo of the Town of Framingham

Editor’s Note: Choose Framingham is highlighting downtown Framingham success stories. Framingham Patch is republishing the reports.

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Adiela Jaramillo is the owner of the Pueblito Paisa Restaurant located in downtown Framingham. To her friends, family and customers, she is Ady.

In 1997, Ady moved to Framingham to be closer to her sister and to pursue her own American Dream. She worked hard and began her career in an entry-level position at a fast-food restaurant, and gradually moved up to a managerial position as she learned more about the industry. With her strong work ethic, drive for success and years of hands-on experience, she opened Pueblito Paisa Restaurant a little more than two years ago.

“If you put your mind to it you can achieve whatever you want,” she said.

Only the finest and freshest ingredients are used in Ady’s traditional family recipes that she brought with her from Colombia. One of the most popular dishes, Bandeja Paisa, features rice, pinto beans, charbroiled beef, a fried egg, chicharron (fried pork rinds), sweet plantains and cornbread.

The soup du jour is in high demand and is made fresh each day by Ady and her staff. If a customer is interested
in a dish that’s not on the menu, just ask Ady. She will find the recipe or, if need be, simply create a dish that you will love.

And make sure to leave room for dessert. The traditional flan and “tres leches” are to die for!

Having a party or other event? Not to worry – Pueblito Paisa can provide the catering.

Pueblito Paisa is located at 66 Hollis Street in Framingham and is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

On Tuesdays, however, Ady closes the restaurant at 4 p.m. for time with her husband and children. Her children attend Framingham Public Schools and participate in programs offered at the Framingham Public Library as well as activities offered by the Framingham Parks & Recreation Department.

“Framingham has everything we need – shopping, grocery stores, good schools, and it is close to Boston,” Ady explains.

Parking is available for the restaurant along Hollis Street and Concord Street as well as the adjacent
side streets.

To learn more about Ady and Pueblito Paisa visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Photo Credit: Pueblito Paisa